President donald trump speech

In his first speech to Congress, President Donald Trump on Tuesday told lawmakers that immigration reform is possible, in addition to the aggressive border-security policies that have so far characterized his young administration.But Trump gave few hints about what kind of reform he would consider, and some immigration-reform supporters immediately expressed skepticism about the gesture or rejected it outright. They noted the thrust of the speech's immigration message was focused on the hard-nosed stances he burnished over the course of the 2016 presidential campaign."I believe that real and positive immigration reform is possible, as long as we focus on the following goals: to improve jobs and wages for Americans, to strengthen our nation’s security and to restore respect for our laws," Trump said in his hour-long remarks on Capitol Hill. "If we are guided by the well-being of American citizens then I believe Republicans and Democrats can work together to achieve … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump says immigration reform is possible

President Donald Trump set up a showdown with Senate Democrats during his Tuesday speech in Phoenix, threatening to shut down the government unless Congress begins funding construction of a U.S.-Mexico border wall."We are building a wall on the southern border, which is absolutely necessary," he said, repeating a key campaign promise. "Now, the obstructionist Democrats would like us not to do it. But believe me, if we have to close down our government, we're building that wall."The crowd inside the Phoenix Convention Center responded with the chants of "build the wall" — a 2016 Trump campaign battle cry. VIEW: Photos from the Trump rally in PhoenixBut unlike the 2016 campaign, Trump didn't say Mexico would foot the bill for the massive infrastructure project, but rather, U.S. taxpayers.In July, the House passed a defense spending bill with $1.6 billion for projects along the southern border, including sections of a wall in San Diego and … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump threatens to shut down the government over border-wall funds

On Friday night, President Donald Trump lashed out at NFL players for their protests during the national anthem, becoming profane and saying he would like to see teams punish those who take a knee during the pregame festivity. NFL players, the NFL Players Association and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell all had strong statements condemning Trump's comments about the league and its players.Here is how NFL teams responded: New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton:"I would say, personally, I'm disappointed in the comments that were made. I think we need a little bit more wisdom in that office. That's being a little blunt, but that's how I feel. You know, I want that guy to be one of the smarter guys in the room. And it seems like every time he's opening his mouth, it's something that is dividing our country and not pulling us together. And that has nothing to do with my feelings about the anthem, but just my take (over the last) 24 hours. So, that's how I … [Read more...] about Here’s how NFL teams have responded to President Donald Trump

SYDNEY — U.S. Sen. John McCain urged Australia on Tuesday not to abandon its alliance with America despite jitters over President Donald Trump, saying the U.S. needs its allies more than ever to remind it of its principles.The Republican senator, in Australia for talks on security in the Asia-Pacific region, acknowledged that America is going through "a rough period" and said he understands why the country's allies have questioned its commitments to truth over falsehood and freedom over oppression. But he urged Australia to stick with the U.S. "to encourage us to stay true to who we are at our best and remind us always just how much is at stake.""I realize that some of President Trump's actions and statements have unsettled America's friends. They have unsettled many Americans as well," McCain said in a speech organized by the United States Studies Centre. "There is real debate under way now in my country about what kind of role America should play in the world and, frankly, … [Read more...] about Sen. John McCain: President Donald Trump has ‘unsettled’ allies

KENOSHA - President Donald Trump came to Wisconsin Tuesday to talk manufacturing and sign a "Buy American, Hire American" executive order.But he ended up making a dramatic intervention in the simmering trade dispute between Canada and the United States over milk."We’re going to stand up for our dairy farmers in Wisconsin," Trump told an audience gathered at tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc. "And I’ve been reading about it. And I’ve been talking about it for a long time. And that demands, really, immediately fair trade with all of our trading partners and that includes Canada. Because in Canada some very unfair things have happened to our dairy farmers and others."Recently, Grassland Dairy Products of Greenwood notified about 75 Wisconsin farms that as of May 1, it is canceling their contracts because it has lost its Canadian business.At issue are changes in Canadian policy that make it harder for U.S. dairy processors to sell ultra-filtered milk, used to make … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump touts manufacturing, promises help for Wisconsin dairy farmers at Snap-on in Kenosha

Dozens of demonstrators in the Coachella Valley joined tens of thousands of others nationwide who hoped to turn Inauguration Day into a day of resistance against President Donald Trump.A crowd of about 50 people marched in a mile-long stretch from the Veterans Memorial Park in Coachella to Harrison Street and back, chanting in Spanish: “What do we want from the president? Respect! When do we want it? Now!”“Si se puede!” they yelled. “Yes we can!”Cars honked in support as the demonstrators, who walked in pairs, continued to chant. “The people united will never be defeated!” they said.In San Francisco, protesters formed a human chain Friday across the Golden Gate Bridge, while in Los Angeles thousands of others marched in the pouring rain to voice their discontent with Trump’s inauguration.In Washington, D.C., police made more than 200 arrests as protests there took a violent turn.Locally, parents and teenagers arrived at Veterans … [Read more...] about Coachella protesters demand ‘respect’ from President Donald Trump

By the end of the president's address, the members of Delaware's congressional contingent found themselves hopeful but skeptical.Though the president called for unity and across-the-aisle efforts, the First State's senators and representative didn't walk into the Capitol on Tuesday night expecting much to be said that they could stand behind. Like most of the Democrats in attendance, they barely stood at all.They were only three of the 535 President Donald Trump addressed directly walking onto the Capitol floor to speak for the first time to a joint session of Congress. All Democrats, Delaware's representatives were prepared for partisanship, attacks and insults.What they got were policies on which they still have reservations, but a professionally delivered address that challenged both parties to bridge the divide."Everything that is broken in our country can be fixed," Trump said. "Our citizens deserve this. So why not join forces and finally get the job done … [Read more...] about A less-divisive speech from President Donald Trump

Why is Gov. Doug Ducey afraid to take a stand -- any stand -- on President Donald Trump?Why is Ducey unwilling to support the two U.S. Senators from his state, each of whom has called for right-minded individuals to speak out against what Sen. John McCain described as Trump’s “half-baked, spurious nationalism?”Or, if Ducey does NOT agree with McCain, or with Sen. Jeff Flake, why doesn’t the governor just say so?Why doesn’t he say something? Anything? Recently, Howard Fischer of Capitol News Services asked Ducey a simple question.He wanted to know the governor’s reaction to what Sen. Flake said in the speech he made on the senate floor, the one in which Flake bowed out of next year’s election and roundly condemned TrumpAmong other things, Flake expressed his “regret because of the indecency of our discourse, regret because of the coarseness of our leadership, regret for the compromise of our moral authority, and by our … [Read more...] about Montini: Why is Gov. Doug Ducey afraid to speak out about President Donald Trump?

Former Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, in an appearance on CNN Tuesday evening, defended President Donald Trump’s contention Tuesday that many of those who opposed the white-supremacist groups staging a rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday are equally to blame for the violence that erupted during the event.Brewer, who supported Trump's presidential run, was asked by CNN host Don Lemon whether she was ashamed by the president’s comments made at a press conference Tuesday, where he doubled down on his initial remarks suggesting that counterprotesters who stood up to the racist groups were equally responsible for the violence that unfolded.“No. Absolutely not. I was not ashamed. I think he took the bull by the horns, he spoke from his heart,’’ she said on the nationally televised broadcast.“He has denounced the Ku Klux Klan and the neo-Nazis. He has done it over and over, and David Duke. But you keep reporting he hasn’t done … [Read more...] about Ex-Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer defends President Donald Trump’s Charlottesville remarks

President Donald Trump has pardoned former Sheriff Joe Arpaio for his criminal contempt conviction, removing the only legal consequences the lawman faced stemming from a long-running racial-profiling suit.The White House announced the pardon Friday evening in a news release that recounted Arpaio's lengthy career of "admirable service" in federal and local law enforcement and called him "a worthy candidate for a Presidential pardon."Reached moments after the announcement, Arpaio said he had not spoken toArpaio told The Arizona Republic he learned of the president's action from his lawyer, who visited him Friday at about 4 p.m. at Arpaio's Fountain Hills home. The lawyer delivered Arpaio's wife, Ava, a birthday gift, and "the other gift was the pardon," said Arpaio, who added that he and his wife planned to celebrate over a dinner of spaghetti with calamari and red wine at a favorite Italian restaurant.Arpaio, who lost a 2016 re-election bid ending 24 years in … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump pardons former Sheriff Joe Arpaio